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W Singapore -Sentosa Cove

W Singapore – Sentosa Cove Monica Tindall Chic contemporary design, popular culture and fun are at the core of W Singapore – Sentosa Cove’s philosophy. This creates vibrant spaces and hip experiences that inspire an upbeat vibe and a guarant…

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Rebak Island Resort & Marina, Langkawi

Rebak Island Resort & Marina, Langkawi Monica Tindall Who hasn’t dreamed of living on a private tropical island surrounded by wild jungle and vibrant blue seas? Rebak Island Resort & Marina, Langkawi, gives us a little taste of that fantasy. Cena…

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Closest Beach to KL – Avani Sepang

Closest Beach to KL – Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Suspended in the air, floating over sandbars with the natural soundtrack of the lapping current, the Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort is a pleasant weekend es…

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Royal Villa – The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat

Royal Villa – The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat’s Latest Addition Monica Tindall The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat has long been an icon of luxury in Malaysia. Nestled amongst 260-million-year-old rainforest, ancient limestone peaks and caves fed by min…

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Pimalai Resort and Spa Koh Lanta, Krabi

Pimalai Resort and Spa, Koh Lanta, Krabi Words: Kirsten DurwardPhotos: Monica Tindall (without watermark supplied by the resort) With over 100 acres of lush tropical forest, it’s easy to reconnect with nature at the Pimalai Resort and Spa on Koh Lanta. Al…

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Casa del Mar, Pantai Cenang, Langkawi

Casa del Mar – Welcome Home Monica Tindall Twenty years of visiting Langkawi, and not a whole lot has changed. The sleepy tropical island in Malaysia’s north continues to be an easy weekend getaway for KL-ites or Singaporeans desiring a break from harried c…

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Kappa Senses, Ubud, Bali – Spa Resort

Kappa Senses  Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Superbly blended into nature on a verdant two-hectare property in the surrounds of Ubud, Kappa Senses is conceived as a reviving ‘nest’ for guests to relax and reawaken their sense…

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Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort

Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Situated in extensive lush landscaped grounds in the Southern Bali Peninsula, Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort delights us on first impression. Inspired by Balinese theatre, the …

MĀUA, Nusa Penida

MĀUA, Boutique Resort, Nusa Penida

MĀUA Words: Kirsten DurwardPhotos: Monica Tindall Reaching MĀUA, Nusa Penida* is a voyage across land and sea. First, take a 40-minute fast boat from Sanur and then enjoy a wonderful ride through forested hills before arriving at this tranquil and breathtaking …

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The Balé Nusa Dua – Private Pool Villas Bali

The Balé Nusa Dua Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Imagine a secluded villa hideaway within an imposing ancient civilisation, and you will have some sense of the setting at The Balé Nusa Dua. This retreat offers 29 signature pavilion-style villas i…

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The Majestic Malacca – Weekend Escape from KL

The Majestic Malacca Monica Tindall The most iconic stay for luxury travellers to Malacca is without doubt The Majestic Malacca. The restoration of the heritage building ensures history is honoured and a promise to remember an era long gone. Furthermore, the lo…

Wellness Retreat Langkawi

Wellness Retreat Langkawi, Malaysia

Wellness Retreat Langkawi – Ambong Pool Villas Monica Tindall Wellness retreats are famed in Bali and other parts of Southeast Asia, yet they are still a rarity in Malaysia. It seems a shame as the country certainly has no shortage of beautiful locations, w…